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Darlington Health Squad

Darlington Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Darlington Borough Council

Buyer Address: Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, UKC13, DL15QT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Michael Howlett

Contact Email: michael.howlett@darlington.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
505611.0 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 11:54
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process. The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process. The Darlington Health Squad Service is based on a proven outreach-first model established in County Durham to tackle health inequalities and improve population health and wellbeing. Delivered in partnership between the NHS and voluntary sector, the Health Squad adopts a community development approach and provides an offer of holistic health assessments, delivery of health interventions, health care system navigation and advocacy. Addressing immediate health needs, longer-term engagement with healthcare when needed, and support to address the wider determinants of health. Additional information: This notice is an intention to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime - Most Suitable Provider process.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: If the Authority wishes to extend this Contract, it shall give the Provider written notice of such intention before the expiry date. Option to extend 2 x 12 months

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria

Contracts

Contract Title: Darlington Health Squad

Awards

Award Title: Darlington Health Squad

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